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Kielburger mom's defamation lawsuit against Canadaland to go to trial

Kielburger mom's defamation lawsuit against Canadaland to go to trial

TORONTO — A defamation lawsuit filed by the mother of Marc and Craig Kielburger against the Canadaland podcast and its host will head to trial after an Ontario court rejected an application to have it thrown out.
Tim Hortons celebrates its 60th birthday. Here's a timeline of its history

Tim Hortons celebrates its 60th birthday. Here's a timeline of its history

Tim Hortons is considered part of the fabric of Canada, but long before the chain became synonymous with the country, it had humble beginnings as a coffee and doughnut shop. As the company turns 60 in 2024, this is a look back at its history.
PEN America, facing criticism over its response to the Mideast war, gathers for annual gala

PEN America, facing criticism over its response to the Mideast war, gathers for annual gala

NEW YORK (AP) — Like a political convention held amidst an intra-party rift, Thursday night's PEN America gala was a call for unity, dialogue and a renewed sense of mission at a time when PEN's priorities have been called into question.
Lainey Wilson wins big at the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards, including the top honor

Lainey Wilson wins big at the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards, including the top honor

It was Lainey Wilson ’s night, in many ways. She took home female artist of the year and the top prize of entertainer of the year at the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards .
What to stream this weekend: 'Bridgerton,' Billie Eilish and Zayn Malik albums, 'American Fiction'

What to stream this weekend: 'Bridgerton,' Billie Eilish and Zayn Malik albums, 'American Fiction'

Billie Eilish’s third studio album, “Hit Me Hard and Soft” and the return of “Bridgerton” are some of the new television, movies, music and games headed to a device near you.
Pat King boasted on social media about 'Freedom Convoy' jamming roads, court hears

Pat King boasted on social media about 'Freedom Convoy' jamming roads, court hears

OTTAWA — "Freedom Convoy" organizer Pat King boasted about his role in gridlocking downtown Ottawa and directed protesters to honk their horns in contravention of a court order in a series of videos published on social media during the events.
Quebec media say new bill to protect politicians is excessive, harms free speech

Quebec media say new bill to protect politicians is excessive, harms free speech

MONTREAL — Quebec newsroom leaders are calling out a new bill to protect politicians from abuse, saying the legislation is excessive and potentially stifling to democratic debate.
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (22,299.83, up 15.07 points): Cathedral Energy Services Ltd. (TSX:CET). Energy. Up one cent, or 1.1, to $0.92, on 17.1 million shares.
Teen who ate spicy tortilla chip died of high chile consumption and had a heart defect, autopsy says

Teen who ate spicy tortilla chip died of high chile consumption and had a heart defect, autopsy says

BOSTON (AP) — A Massachusetts teen who participated in a spicy tortilla chip challenge on social media died from eating a large quantity of chile pepper extract and also had a congenital heart defect, according to autopsy results obtained by The Asso
S&P/TSX composite up slightly, U.S. markets dip despite earlier gains

S&P/TSX composite up slightly, U.S. markets dip despite earlier gains

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index managed a slight gain Thursday as sectors like industrials, tech and financials rose, while U.S. markets slipped into small losses despite earlier gains. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 15.